Supply Chain Intern: Data-Driven Impact & Cross-Team Growth

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Minnesota invites a Supply Chain Intern to work on real projects tied to business needs. You will gain hands-on experience, build practical skills, and learn from experienced professionals while contributing to ongoing supply chain initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations. Paid internship with mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Coursework or project experience in supply chain, operations, data analysis, or process improvement preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; data visualization or ERP tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own or support a meaningful Supply Chain project aligned with an approved team need.
• Analyze data and processes to identify opportunities related to sourcing, procurement, planning, materials, logistics, inventory, supplier performance, or operational improvement.
• Develop or improve reports, metrics, dashboards, documentation, or standard work.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other teams to gather information and support solutions.
• Assist with supplier, risk, cost, capacity, or process analysis based on the assigned project.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through clear reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data visualization tools

ERP tools

Job description

Daikin Applied in Minnesota invites a Supply Chain Intern to work on real projects tied to business needs. You will gain hands-on experience, build practical skills, and learn from experienced professionals while contributing to ongoing supply chain initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations. Paid internship with mentoring and professional development opportunities.